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Multi-Generational Workforce

I have been struck by the seemingly never ending stream of articles and training made available declaring the best way to successfully manage in a multi-generational workforce – as if this is a new phenomenon. Multiple generations working together is far from new; after all, as long as there has been work, there have been workers representing multiple generations side by side in the workplace.

This weekend it all crystalized for me when the perfect analogy for understanding the power of a multi-generational workforce presented itself.

As a country we just celebrated our Independence Day – a prime example of a multi-generational work effort. 238 years ago on July 4^th, 1776 a group of 56 men aged 26 to 70 signed the Declaration of Independence. This group worked side by side to create something they believed in. They showed leadership and character in the face of serious consequences for their actions.

Fast forward to 2014 and we often have the same 44 year age spread coming together to work on something they too believe in, be it a product or a service.

Despite the aforementioned articles and training about how to ‘deal’ with multi-generation workforces and identified demographic differences among Traditionals, Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Millennials they still all have something in common.

All generations have motivational needs that must be met and are not necessarily well defined by the demographic by which they are labeled.

imapMyTeam.com helps you understand the motivational needs of others, regardless of whether they are 26 or 70 and we categorize them as a Boomer or a Millennial.


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